Noticeboard

To reduce the risks of spreading Coronavirus for patients and staff we will NOT accept paper prescription requests until further notice. We do not want patients entering the practice exposing themselves or our staff to risk of infection. You should request your prescription in one of the following ways:-

You need to decide where we should send your prescription electronically. It can be to any pharmacy. You will not be able to collect your prescription from the Reception desk - please let us know your pharmacy preference.

In some circumstances during this pandemic we will accept telephone requests for those unable to use the alternatives above and who do not have anyone available to help them, but you will still need to have a nominated pharmacy.

Please Note: The surgery is closed for staff training from 12.30 on the first Wednesday of each month.

When Annandale Medical Centre is Closed

A doctor is always on call between the hours that the surgery closes and re-opens the following day and also at weekends when the surgery is closed. Patients are asked to ring the freephone out of hours service on 111.

Please only use this service if you feel the problem is urgent and cannot wait until normal surgery hours.

NHS 111

In the case of urgent need when the practice is closed you can call NHS 111 to speak to a triage nurse. Your needs will be assessed and advice offered or arrangements made for you to see a doctor.

You can also visit theNHS Choices Website for non-urgent advice and information.

Please do not ask to see a doctor out of hours unless you genuinely cannot wait until the surgery re-opens.

Call 999 in an emergency. Chest pains and / or shortness of breath constitute an emergency.

Annandale Medical Centre

2018 Bank Holiday Closures

The surgery will be closed on all of the following Holidays in 2018. We will reopen at 8.30am the next working day.

Monday 1st January 2018 - New Year's Day

Friday 30th March 2018 - Good Friday

Monday 2nd April 2018 - Easter Monday

Monday 7th May 2018 - Early May Bank Holiday

Monday 28th May 2018 - Spring Bank Holiday

Monday 27th August 2018 - August Bank Holiday

Tuesday 25th December 2018 - Christmas Day

Wednesday 26th December 2018 - Boxing Day

For advice of how to access services when the surgery is closed, please see the tab called

'When we are closed'.

Monday 24th December OPEN normal surgery hours and arrangements.

Tuesday 25th December CLOSED call NHS111 service for advice and bookable local GP appointments.

Wednesday 26th December CLOSED call NHS111 service for advice and bookable local GP appointments.

Thursday 27th December OPEN normal surgery hours and arrangements.

Friday 28th December OPEN normal surgery hours and arrangements.

Saturday 29th December CLOSED call NHS111 service for advice and bookable local GP appointments.

Sunday 30th December CLOSED call NHS111 service for advice and bookable local GP appointments.

Monday 31st December OPEN normal surgery hours and arrangements.

Tuesday 1st January CLOSED call NHS111 service for advice and bookable local GP appointments.

Normal surgery times and arrangements from Wednesday 2nd January 2019.

If you need urgent medical care or advice when the surgery is closed you can contact the NHS111 service. Dial 111 free of charge from mobiles and landlines. Please remember that you should only call a doctor outside of surgery hours if it cannot wait until the surgery reopens.

Be health aware over the festive period.

Make sure you have sufficient supplies of your regular medicines to last you through to the New Year.

Remember that your local pharmacist can help you with advice on many routine problems and can prescribe medication for many minor ailments without you needing to see a Doctor.

Click on the link below for general advice on self care and staying well this winter.